Scope
Reference
2025-323
Description
The Council is seeking an Operator for the replacement service Milton Keynes-Northampton 33/X33 Bus Route. The operator is required to comply with the detail as laid put in the service specification .
The contract will be for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend for a two extensions of 12 month each with the successful tenderer
The Council has not engaged with the market prior to issuing the ITT as it has already developed the most appropriate specification for the works they require to be procured. The market is regulated and the provider must hold a current valid operator license
Total value (estimated)
- £1,400,000 excluding VAT
- £1,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
option for the Council to extend for two extensions of 12 month each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality 50% Price 50% Please refer to Tender documents for full quality and price evaluation on InTend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality 50%
Price 50%
Please refer to Tender documents for full quality and price evaluation on InTend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/
Other information
Payment terms
As stated in tender Documents
Description of risks to contract performance
As stated in tender Documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes
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Contracting authority
Milton Keynes City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDZ-6131-PWZH
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: 01908691691
Email: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Website: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government